portrait photography

    ‘Portraits of Shame’ – Ivaylo Petrov shares the story and passion behind his emotive portrait series
    Jun 5, 2015 Allen Mowery

    When I first saw the evocative work of Bulgarian photographer Ivaylo Petrov in his series “Portraits of Shame,” I was immediately captivated.  The series is a collection…

    Steve McCurry’s Assistant Arrested in $654,358 ‘Afghan Girl’ Art Theft Case
    Jun 2, 2015 Liron Samuels

    The famous photographer, best known for his ‘Afghan Girl’ photograph which graced the cover of National Geographic, will soon be looking for a new manager…

    Jimmy Nelson shares the challenges of photographing 31 vanishing people groups
    May 30, 2015 Allen Mowery

    I’ve always been fascinated by anthropology, but, with a father who was an anthropology professor, it’s little wonder that some of it wore off on…

    ‘The Beth Project’ is a Series of Creative portraits Before and After Losing 150 Pounds
    May 11, 2015 Liron Samuels

    When a visual comparison is in order we are likely to end up seeing the same boring side-by-side set of photos showing the old and…

    Elena Shumilova A.K.A Photographer Mom Shares Her Techniques For Photographing Kids
    May 5, 2015 Udi Tirosh

    Russian Photographer and mom Elena Shumilova became kinda famous when photos of her kids and family went viral in early 2014.  In total her photos were…

    Project Tassel: Helping Out One Portrait At A Time
    May 5, 2015 Laya Gerlock

    I live in the Philippines. Not everyone here can afford going to school, let alone having a decent graduation portrait. Last month a friend contacted me…

    Portraits On A Budget [NSFWish]
    May 1, 2015 Dave Kai Piper

    These days I have been shooting with very small lighting setups. Either one main light through a 170cm Softbox or a dingle speedlight. A few…

    18 Jaw Dropping Photos That Celebrate The Natural Beauty Of Breastfeeding Mothers
    Apr 21, 2015 Tiffany Mueller

    Breastfeeding in public is always a hot topic of debate and a photographer from Illinois is looking to shed more positive light on the subject….

    Velvet 56 Is The Portraits Lens You Always Wanted
    Apr 7, 2015 Udi Tirosh

    Lensbaby is stepping up their game and their latest announcement from just a few minutes ago moves the company from the “toy lenses” market into…

    Adorable Photos of Squirrels in a Backyard Studio
    Apr 4, 2015 Liron Samuels

    Geert Weggen, a Swedish photographer and carpenter, built an outdoor studio near his kitchen window. Using a bit of food to lure the squirrels, the…